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[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=17799.msg208710#msg208710 date=1509131313]
Having listened to Shaw's press conference -- while I'd hesitate to put too much weight on anything he says in such situations -- it's notable that when directly asked about Chryst's hold on the starting job, he avoids the question. That's not typical behavior of a coach committed to his starter.

I’m guessing he wants to look at the film before saying or deciding much, to figure out how much blame goes to Chryst vs others. I think we forget how limited the view is from the sideline. There is a reason that most camera angles are from higher up and most coordinators are in the press box.
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Well, sure, except Shaw has frequently issued fiery defenses of his players, or quarterbacks, without the benefit of tape. I think you have a point, but that you're underselling its implications. If Shaw has to look at the tape to decide whether or not Chryst ought to be a starter, that suggests a fundamental ambivalence which reflects a lack of commitment. On that side of the spectrum, the job is potentially Costello's to take. If on the other hand, his evasion of the comment is simply delaying the inevitable switch to Costello, then again the job is Costello's.

So it's fair to say there are a spectrum of possibilities, from ambivalence on Chryst to certainty that it's time to turn the page (at least for the moment), but the signal sent by the absence of defense is an important one.

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[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=17799.msg208710#msg208710 date=1509131313]
Having listened to Shaw's press conference -- while I'd hesitate to put too much weight on anything he says in such situations -- it's notable that when directly asked about Chryst's hold on the starting job, he avoids the question. That's not typical behavior of a coach committed to his starter.

I’m guessing he wants to look at the film before saying or deciding much, to figure out how much blame goes to Chryst vs others. I think we forget how limited the view is from the sideline. There is a reason that most camera angles are from higher up and most coordinators are in the press box.
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Well, sure, except Shaw has frequently issued fiery defenses of his players, or quarterbacks, without the benefit of tape. I think you have a point, but that you're underselling its implications. If Shaw has to look at the tape to decide whether or not Chryst ought to be a starter, that suggests a fundamental ambivalence which reflects a lack of commitment. On that side of the spectrum, the job is potentially Costello's to take. If on the other hand, his evasion of the comment is simply delaying the inevitable switch to Costello, then again the job is Costello's.

So it's fair to say there are a spectrum of possibilities, from ambivalence on Chryst to certainty that it's time to turn the page (at least for the moment), but the signal sent by the absence of defense is an important one.